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‘Patently false’, based on ‘distorted facts’ — SC judgment on Prashant Bhushan contempt cases

Read the full judgment of the Supreme Court in the criminal contempt proceedings against senior advocate Prashant Bhushan.

UGC can’t override disaster management directives during pandemic, Sena wing tells SC

UGC issued notification last month to hold final-year college exams by 30 September. Yuva Sena is among the petitioners who have challenged this.

‘Not dealing with such attacks may affect India’s honour’ — why SC found Bhushan in contempt

SC Friday held lawyer Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt for a couple of tweets where he raised questions about the conduct of CJI Bobde, and some of his predecessors.

Maharashtra’s Covid situation not conducive to reopening of temples, says Bombay HC

When told that other states had opened places of worship, the court added that if the situation improves, "this temple of justice will be the first to open its doors to the public".

Supreme Court finds Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt for his tweets on CJI Bobde, others

Supreme Court will hear arguments on Prashant Bhushan's punishment, which can go up to a maximum of 6 months in jail, on 20 August.

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on contempt case against Prashant Bhushan tomorrow

The top court had earlier reserved its verdict after Bhushan defended his two allegedly contemptuous tweets saying they were against the personal conduct of judges, not judiciary.

Amend Official Languages Act to allow notifications in all languages, Supreme Court tells govt

The Official Languages Act stipulates the government to publish rules only in Hindi and English. CJI SA Bobde Thursday said there are people who may not know Hindi or English.

Doctors writing illegible medical prescriptions could create a nuisance, says Odisha HC

The high court said the Medical Council of India should mandate that doctors write in legible handwriting, preferably capital letters, so as to avoid any confusion.

Maharashtra didn’t lodge FIR over Sushant’s death due to political pressure, Bihar govt tells SC

The Bihar govt also said it was on account of political pressure in Maharashtra that Mumbai Police didn't extend any cooperation to Bihar Police to conduct the investigation.

Witch-hunting still active, says HC as it denies bail to men who ‘killed’ woman with trident

Justice S.K. Panigrahi pointed out the lack of a central law to deal with witch-hunting. IPC provisions applicable for the crime aren't as effective in deterring criminals, the court said.

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Defence, tech, education—Modi’s visit will boost India-UK ties

Given the immediate challenges on India’s borders, cooperation in the defence sector with partners such as the UK has achieved greater importance.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Indian firm sets up titanium, superalloy plants to meet global need. Safran, Dassault, BAE line up

PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.